Haniel Long

The most frightening pages of history are those which reveal how easily conditions making a desert of the human spirit may come into existence, with the oozings away of incentive and kindliness in our natural social structure.

American Author

Han Fei

He who is vain and delights in his own ability is deceived by his inferiors. When he likes to bring forth arguments and kindliness, his inferiors take advantage of his abilities.

Chinese Philosopher

Archibald Hill

Kindliness and sympathy, fellowship and understanding, are always good, but best when they come from a distant corner of the world.

English Psychologist

Rupert Brooke

The cool kindliness of sheets, that soon smooth away trouble; and the rough male kiss of blankets.

English Poet

D. H. Lawrence

One could laugh at the world better if it didn't mix tender kindliness with its brutality.

English Writer

Kindliness carries a feeling of warmth and personal affection, not just polite behavior.

Emotional Warmth

Actions done with kindliness are sincere and come from a desire to be helpful or friendly.

Genuine Intent

Kindliness implies a deeper level of care than common courtesy; it's heartfelt.